Monmouth College

Monmouth College is a small, private residential liberal arts college in Monmouth, Illinois, known for intimate class sizes and hands-on, undergraduate-centered research. It connects with industry through project-based learning, internships, and community partnerships that link students and faculty with employers across western Illinois. Proximity to the Quad Cities and the region’s agriculture and manufacturing corridor enables regular site interaction and flexible, short-cycle collaborations supported by well-equipped teaching labs and instrumentation. Research is primarily undergraduate-focused and supported by competitive federal programs and private foundations. A coordinated career and corporate engagement function organizes internships, capstones, and tailored collaborations.